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FM06 MVA

2006 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

274,209 mi
Last recorded274,209 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volvo V70104,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 MVA
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2022 274,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 273,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 268,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on both edges/Tyre size 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake effort low, Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 268,137 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level below min

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on both edges/Tyre size 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 225/45R17 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 253,276 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 253,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 243,621 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 237,818 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 228,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

os handbrake needs attention

trailer socket tested

Pass 27 Jun 2015 219,885 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2014 205,634 miles

Condensor in poor condition....Undertrays fitted... sills fitted...Exhaust hangers corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2013 186,963 miles

gas too clean to register

Fail 3 Jul 2012 171,437 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 171,437 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 140,982 miles

Engine undertray fitted.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 121,146 miles

front brake discs worn

plastic covers underside and sills

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jun 2010 121,146 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs worn

plastic covers underside and sills

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,114 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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FM06 MVA is a 2006 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 104,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM06 MVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo V70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM06 MVA registered?

FM06 MVA is a 2006 Volvo V70, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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